chevybob ArboristSite Guru Joined Apr 15, 2014 Messages 539 Reaction score 231 Location CT, USA Mar 27, 2015 #1 When do you guys retire a hitch chord? Is there some sort of standard on how much is too much wear? I've always just kinda gone with my gut and tossed one when I felt it should go.
When do you guys retire a hitch chord? Is there some sort of standard on how much is too much wear? I've always just kinda gone with my gut and tossed one when I felt it should go.
acer-kid Argumentative prick Joined Feb 4, 2015 Messages 467 Reaction score 298 Location canada Mar 27, 2015 #2 Glazing. Exposure of core on double braids. Any type of inconsistentcy in diameter. (bumps, hollows)
acer-kid Argumentative prick Joined Feb 4, 2015 Messages 467 Reaction score 298 Location canada Mar 27, 2015 #3 Hitch cords are touchy. Be vigilant. As an example... Ive burned out a hitch cord in a work climb at a comp. One run. So... Use your judgement.
Hitch cords are touchy. Be vigilant. As an example... Ive burned out a hitch cord in a work climb at a comp. One run. So... Use your judgement.
